How far is Gary, IN from Oak Grove, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Oak Grove, IN is about 304.7 miles (490.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gary and Oak Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Oak Grove.
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Start on 10th Place
17 m · 4 sec · 10th Place
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
146 m · 28 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto West 11th Avenue
1250 ft · 39 sec · West 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
1406 ft · 48 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto West 15th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West 15th Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
854 ft · 22 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto East Ridge Road
1276 ft · 35 sec · East Ridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
37.2 mi · 41 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac
2432 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 14
9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14
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Turn left
25.5 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
21.6 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
51.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 62 West: Lloyd Expressway
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
22.7 mi · 26 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Spencer Ditch Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Spencer Ditch Road
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Turn left onto Bonebank Road
3.6 mi · 14 min · Bonebank Road
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Turn right onto Oak Grove Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Oak Grove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Oak Grove.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Road 14
Continue straight
63.4 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gary and Sunny near Oak Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Oak Grove?
The road trip is about 304.7 miles (490.4 km) and usually takes 06h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Universal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.5 miles from Gary and 152.2 miles from Oak Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.54 one way or $81.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gary and Sunny near Oak Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Universal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Universal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 262.06 mi (421.75 km).
#1 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Grove
Township in Benton County, Indiana
| Population | 1,565 |
| Coordinates | 37.8361600, -88.0217000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Grove (-88.0217, 37.83616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $40.54 | $81.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.72 | $91.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.03 | $100.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.02 | $114.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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